I have a big favor to ask, but I'm not sure how to approach the subject. Despite my best efforts to help, I could see the desperation in her eyes every time we spoke. Finally, I knew what I needed to do. I took a deep breath and approached her. As I laid out my plan, her eyes widened in surprise and gratitude. Tears filled her eyes as she accepted my offer.

The surprise on her face quickly turned to gratitude as she took the items and used them to catch his interest. Some things interested him for about thirty seconds, but one puzzle in particular seemed to hold his attention for almost fifteen minutes. That had to be some kind of record.

I was just hoping that you might agree to stay here at the house and help with some packing up and giving away. My brother and his roommate are here and they want to get as much done as possible while they're available. I know it's not much of a date, but I would really appreciate it.

I was determined to start over and do things right. I had already told them that I wouldn't be moving into their new apartment with them. I figured others would be more than happy to take my spot. They had both been very upset. I wondered which one would win the lottery leaving the other one out in the cold. That seemed to be the way it went with our group, everyone always out for themselves.

The day had definitely gotten off to a good start. About to head out the door for my morning run, she told him I would call him later that night when I got the chance, not knowing what my schedule would be. Butterflies flitted around in my stomach all morning. I might as well have called the whole day a loss, because I didn't catch anything.